Podcasts about Texas Legislature

Poth Independent School District (ISD) personnel will see pay increases for the 2025-26 school year. Board trustees voted July 21 to approve a new staff compensation plan that will include: •Classroom teaching staff —14.62 percent average increase, or ,348; this comes from funding in House Bill 2, approved by the Texas Legislature earlier this year. •Non-teaching staff (counselors, nurses, librarians, ARD facilitators, interventionists, and dyslexia staff) — 15.66 percent average increase, or ,569 •Campus professional staff — 5 percent average increase •Administrative staff — 6.20 percent average increase •Hourly personnel (paraprofessionals, secretaries, facilities, bus drivers) — 4.86 percent average increase...Article Link

The Texas Comptroller's Office reminds shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state's sales tax holiday Friday through Sunday, Aug. 8-10. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks — priced below 0 — saving shoppers about on every 0 they spend. The dates of the sales tax holiday and list of tax-exempt items are set by the Texas Legislature. The Comptroller's office estimates that shoppers will save 3.4 million in state and local sales tax during this year's sales tax holiday. During the annual...Article Link

The Texas Legislature is nearing the end of the second week of the special session, but in this episode, we want to focus on the Thursday July 31 hearing in Kerrville, TX that focused on the July 4 flooding in Central Texas.  Our listeners will remember seeing the news from that day, and our prayers certainly go out to all who were impacted. We hope our prayers are also for leaders to do the work necessary to minimize loss in future disasters and to examine what went wrong and how we need to respond to keep this from happening again.  Joining us for the conversation are two Texas Impact staff leading our Climate Action Team, Rev. Dr. Becca Edwards, Texas Impact's Climate Action Fellow and Ava Burkhalter, an intern and researcher with the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program.  To get involved and join the Climate Action Team visit the Action Center of our website. texasimpact.org/action-center Find out more about the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program at www.southernclimate.org/about

Part 1:We talk with Joe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston, Tx. now a candidate for AG, Tx.We discuss the recent floods in Texas, and the political fallout for the governor and others. The Texas Legislature will have a special session, the main goal: to further gerrymander the state by redistricting for Republicans' advantage.Part 2:We talk with Chris Lehman and Bill Curry.We discuss what the Democratic Party should be doing to counter the assaults by the Republicans.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics

Political scientist Dr. Mark Jones joins Texas Talks to analyze the ideological shifts defining modern Texas politics. From his background in Latin American studies to his influential rankings of the Texas Legislature, Jones breaks down how the GOP has reshaped itself around Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, why Elon Musk's political power has waned, and whether regulatory reform is just smoke and mirrors. He also weighs in on the SB3 THC ban, the Doge-style efficiency push, and what Argentina's radical cuts might signal for the U.S. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand where Texas politics is headed—and how fast it's getting there.

In this episode of Texas Talks, Brad Swail sits down with Dr. Mark P. Jones—Rice University professor and political analyst—to break down the inner workings of Texas politics. They dive into Elon Musk's influence on the Texas Legislature, the balance of wealth and political power, the evolution of conservative dominance in the state, and what Javier Milei's drastic reforms in Argentina teach us about shrinking government. From the backdoor legalization of marijuana to the role of Donald Trump in local politics, this is a must-listen for anyone serious about understanding where Texas is headed.

Ask Chad Grassy Logic S3 Ep27 - The Greenest Mayor in America Guest: Erik Garcia - Mayor of Grants - Owner of GrassRoots https://grassrootsrxnm.com/ Summary: Today I'm joined by Erik Garcia, Mayor of Grants, New Mexico, and the owner/operator of Grassroots—a medical-era cannabis company that's still around today. We talk about his incredible journey into the industry and how he's earned the title of America's most cannabis‑friendly mayor. After that, we get into a lawsuit I missed—turns out a New Mexico cannabis company is suing the IRS and even requesting a refund. We wrap up the show with a quick update on the hemp situation at the Texas Legislature, and then break down how a Senator from Kentucky just saved hemp nationally—for now.

We talk about Trump playing peacemaker in the Thailand and Cambodia violence that broke out, also giving Russia 10 days to withdraw, and a ceasefire with Ukraine. We were horrified watching the shootout in Manhattan, which killed a New Police officer. Then we saw a horrific beatdown of a woman in Cincinnati by five people who were arrested. Most disturbing was that 100 people were there watching, filming with their cell phones, only one person called 911, and nobody intervened to help this woman. It made me sick to watch people immediately take out their phones to film the brutality, instead of stopping the fight, stepping in to protect her. Mamdani wants to defund the police in NYC; shootouts like what we saw in Manhattan will be commonplace without a strong police presence. We also discuss the Texas Legislature meeting incident where a democratic candidate for the 18th district had to be physically removed from the room. He was furious about redistricting because he felt it made no sense, other than to gain more republican support.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: From Congressional redistricting to fixing abuse of the hemp law to banning taxpayer funded lobbying, the 89th Texas Legislature has much to do in this 30-day called special session. Some Lawmakers Sign New Pledge To Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Texas House Files Identical Hemp-Derived THC Ban Bill as Senate Democrats are fundraising for a possible quorum break to stop redistricting – funny how Dems always use other people's money Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Being bothered by “tense” or “heated” discussions, and real rhetorical fights, of government officials when they are debating and voting on policy is ignoring that our government, as Americans, at every level is supposed to be adversarial. When they all “just get along,” it means policy is decided behind closed doors. We need more “heated debate,” real debate, at all levels of government. County salary talks get tense, commissioners use the word ‘shady' in disagreement with judge Lubbock Co. Commissioners approve pay raise for elected officials, after heated debate Lubbock County commissioners participate in heated debate over salary increase for elected officials Lubbock commissioners to give 2% COLA to elected county officials after heated debate, votes Growth resumes in Texas service sector activity, retail sales flat.Anti-Wimp: Being drunk & ignoring family gets man shot.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

A peek into the week ahead for the Texas Legislature’s special session: We’ll hear the latest on a much-talked-about possible walkout by Democrats. A plan to relieve congestion in Austin was approved by voters years ago – but so far, there’s not much to show for it. Is Project Connect off the rails? The rollback […] The post Black farmers in East Texas feel the sting of DEI cuts appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A ProPublica and Texas Tribune investigation reveals that the Texas Legislature has repeatedly failed to enact measures that would help communities prepare for flooding.

On Monday's show: Houston-area Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher explains why she's opposed to the legislature's plan to redraw the state's congressional districts. State lawmakers gathered at the University of Houston on Saturday to hear public testimony on the matter.Also this hour: We learn about the latest developments in consumer technology with the help of columnist Dwight Silverman.And we get an update on Houston sports.

Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.Texas' First Special Session of 2025 Kicks Off TodayFlooding, THC, Redistricting: Here's What's on the Texas Legislature's Special Session AgendaInterview: Abbott Discusses Special Session, THC Regulation, Congressional RedistrictingSpeaker Burrows Announces Texas House Select Committee on Congressional RedistrictingTexas Lawmakers Called to Regulate Hemp-Derived THC During Special SessionTexas Senate Committee Unanimously Approves New THC Regulation BillTexas Bill Cracking Down on Chemical Abortion Pills Expected During Special SessionAgriculture, Wildlife Experts Update Lawmakers on New World Screwworm in Committee Hearing‘Bathroom Bill' Separating Biological Female, Male Spaces Back in Legislative Ringer for Special Session

It's Friday, so host Raheel Ramzanali is catching you up on on the week's biggest news with conservative commentator Charles Blain. They dig into the redistricting efforts in the Texas Legislature's special session and what it means for Houston. Plus, how voters feel about Harris County officials and why Mayor Whitmire is going after clubs instead of crime. And, of course, we can't close the week without our moments of joy! Stories we talked about on today's show:  Why Is Mayor Whitmire Scrapping an Approved Montrose Bike Lane? Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state's congressional maps. Then Trump got involved. Lina Hidalgo has lowest net approval rating of any Harris County elected official, Hobby poll finds Harris County Voters Split on County's Top Problems, Solutions Houston mayor's newly created police ‘club unit' closed 5 clubs over 3-day period Why Car Break-Ins in Montrose Have Houstonians Feeling Helpless Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposes tax increase to help pay for early childcare programs Become a City Cast Houston Neighbor!  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 25th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Visit Boerne Holocaust Museum Houston Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texas Legislature is back in Austin for a special session to consider a number of issues the governor has identified, chief among them congressional redistricting. Texas Impact does not take a position on the partisan makeup of those districts, but does believe that it is important that communities are a part of the process. Joining us this week for a thoughtful discussion of redistricting is friend of the program Beaman Floyd, Texas Impact's outside legislative counsel. Get invloved by joining Texas Impact's Rapid Response team to recieve action alerts at texasimpact.org/action-center

Plus, Fort Worth firefighters are installing air conditioners for residents in need, and the Texas Legislature is attempting to redraw district maps ahead of schedule at the direction of President Donald Trump.

On Wednesday's show: From the special session of the Texas Legislature, to change in media, we discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics.Also this hour: We learn about the job of being a translator in Houston, a city where thousands rely on those services for vital needs such as understanding their legal rights, medical care, and finances.

State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer of San Antonio was one of the primary captains of the 2021 Texas Democratic quorum break, staged in resistance against Republican attacks on voting access. Now, as the Texas Legislature considers mid-decade redistricting, he may soon be experiencing deja vu. We talk with Rep. Martinez Fischer about the Trump-directed assault on decades of civil rights advances, what the Dems can do about it, and what the stakes really are.Our friend Pooja Sethi provides information on Thursday's opportunity to testify:Thursday, July 242:00 PMRoom E1.030, Texas CapitolWhether you speak or simply show up, your presence matters.Sign up to testify or learn more:https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/schedules/html/C0552025072414001.htmThanks for listening! Progress Texas is in our Summer Vacation Membership Drive - if only 10% of our audience signs up for at least $10 per month in support, we'd be funded for the upcoming year. Please help us continue our important work at ⁠https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive⁠.

The special session in the Texas Legislature continues with items related to a THC ban, flood warning systems as well as redistricting, officials in Travis County are close to declaring that all of the flood victims have been found and Travis County officials are planning on relocating the flood recovery resource center closer to the Sandy Creek area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a 140-day regular session that he described as the best of his 10 years as governor, Greg Abbott is calling the Texas Legislature back for overtime. While most special sessions are limited in scope with a small number of tasks, Abbott has loaded the agenda for this session with 18 items. In other news, the assigned seating era at Southwest Airlines finally has a precise date. Come January, the Dallas-based air carrier will end more than 50 years of the pick-your-spot philosophy that defined its history. Southwest will use assigned seating for flights starting Jan. 27; have you ever wondered how emergency alerts find you while you're traveling? Curious Texas received that question from a and provided an answer. Emergency alerts go out to every phone in the area — no need to sign up; and if you're feeling the pinch every time you pay at a Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant, you're not alone. The National Restaurant Association reports that this year, 47% of its restaurant operators surveyed said they'd added discounts, deals or promotions to their menus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers recently ended a regular session of the Texas Legislature, but on this Monday, they’re back. They call it a special session: 30 days to complete a long list of action items including a response to the Hill Country flooding, the regulation of THC consumables, and a rare mid-decade push for redistricting that has some […] The post Texas lawmakers begin special session focused on floods, maps appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The world's richest man may not have the same power he once had in the White House, but Elon Musk has become quite powerful in Austin, at the seat of Texas government. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Lauren McGaughy, an investigative reporter and editor with the Texas Newsroom, based at KUT, who covers Musk and recently wrote about his secret emails with Gov. Greg Abbott, his fight with West Lake Hills neighbors over a fence, and how he successfully lobbied the Texas Legislature this year.   Learn more about the sponsors of this July 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Framebridge Cabana Club Austin Watershed Protection Get more from City Cast Austin when you become a City Cast Austin Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/austin   Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

On Monday's show: We discuss what Texas lawmakers will be taking up during this year's special legislative session, which begins today.Also this hour: A conversation with veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller about pet care.And we discuss why the middle of summer tends to be a real dead spot for a lot of sports leagues, and who should take advantage of it.

We continue to discuss Hunter Biden's rant and the Texas Legislature special session has begun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Texas Legislature will hold a special session today to discuss emergency procedures in Texas, as flood recovery enters week 3. ABC's Jim Ryan tells us more.

In our last episode of our legislative wrap-up series before the special session we welcome Diana Forester, Director of Health Policy with Texans Care for Children to talk about where the Texas Legislature landed on all things health. We recorded in mid-June, and so we touched briefly on action at the federal level and how it would impact Texas, but trust that we will have more content that dives into more detail in the coming weeks. The goal of this series is to be a resource for Texans of faith to understand what happened in the legislative session and use it as a tool as we move into election season next year.   Find out more about the work of Texans Care for Children at txchildren.org  

David Sergi talks Cannabis Policy coming into the Special session of the Texas Legislature. Lauren Bridges also chimes in from here store in Longview Texas. #VETOSB3 #media #magazine #blazednews #blazedmagazine #blazedweeklynews If your store would like to invite your Texas lawmaker in for a special visit please email us at blazednewz@gmail.com. Russell

Be careful what you ask Gov. Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump after a tragedy. As the state and federal governments respond to the disaster in the Texas Hill Country, Abbott and Trump both made clear some questions from the media are completely off limits for them. We catch you up to speed on what happens next in the disaster response and get you ready for the special session of the Texas Legislature, where once again Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will try to ban THC products in Texas. Host Jeremy Wallace breaks it all down with reporters John Moritz, Isaac Yu and Taylor Goldenstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With adopting the new Congressional maps ordered by Donald Trump and response to the July 4 floods at the top of the agenda, James Henson and Joshua Blank talk about the politics of agenda management as the Texas Legislature prepares to return to the Capitol next week for a politically-fraught special session.

This month: a review of how nursing issues fared during the 89th Texas Legislature; and a look into an effective approach to decrease workplace violence against nurses. Like what you heard? Make sure to comment and subscribe, anywhere you listen!

Brian Dittmar of TMLT and special guest Brian Jackson, Executive Director of the Texas Alliance for Patient Access (TAPA) discuss bills affecting Texas physicians that were introduced, passed, or defeated in the recently concluded 89thTexas Legislature.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A Hearst story on a “largely forgotten” flood event says much including contradicting the media outlet's extreme climate change narrative. I explain.And another point to make related to all the stories like this: Before Camp Mystic expansion, FEMA took buildings off flood plain map, records show. When will people learn that government programs are rarely a reliable solution?More heavy rain in semi-arid West Texas leads to more flooding last night and today. Many headlines.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.RIP: Great Texas artist David Adickes, dead at 98-years.Special Session of the Texas Legislature is coming: Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding named. Rep. Tepper files HB31 to prevent non-citizens from serving in public office, boards, and commissions. Very good story explaining redistricting and court decisions that will change Texas' efforts: Federal Judge Denies Motion to Reopen Record in El Paso Redistricting Case Due to Special Session Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Friday, August 1, The Texas Legislature will take public testimony on flooding issues, in Kerrville. Be prepared with your testimony!

In the early morning of July 4th, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning, but two hours later, the swollen Guadalupe River swept camp children out of their cabins at Camp Mystic. A wall of water then flooded the Hill Country and most of Central Texas, eventually killing more than 110 people, including dozens of children. Another 170 people are still missing, and the victims are strewn from Kerr County down to Sandy Creek. But flash floods are familiar to this area, known as “flash flood alley,” so why did the July Fourth floods catch so many off-guard? From missing warning systems to critical staffing gaps at the National Weather Service, spotty cell phone service and just plain complacency, veteran KXAN Meteorologist Jim Spencer joins host Nikki Davaughn to examine what could have gone wrong and how Texans can better prepare for the next flash flood. Late Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that several flood-related items, including funding flood warning systems, are now on the agenda for the Texas Legislature's upcoming special session.   Learn more about the sponsors of this July 10th episode: Jones Dairy Farm LBJ Presidential Library Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

A bill in the Texas Legislature this past session would have created a grant program for emergency communication. It didn’t pass. In the days since the deadly flooding, engineers have already modeled what happened on the Guadalupe River. What they say about how we should rebuild. A harrowing story of survival: Our conversation with a […] The post A Guadalupe River regular shares her family's survival story appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Veteran Texas lawmaker Donna Howard (D-Austin) joins host Brad Swail for an unfiltered conversation on the Texas Talks podcast. Representing House District 48 since 2006, Rep. Howard opens up about her decades of legislative experience, the political transformation of Austin, the state's unsustainable budget tactics, and her deep concerns over school vouchers and underfunded public education. She also weighs in on the 89th Texas Legislature, the upcoming special session, and redistricting rumors. This is a grounded, thoughtful discussion on what real leadership looks like in an era of performative politics.

Weekly Witness is back after a quick two week break.  This week we continue our legislative wrap-up series as we welcome Kristin Etter, Director of Policy and Legal Services with the Texas Immigration Law Council. We'll discuss some of the key immigration bills that passed out of the Texas Legislature and touch on what is happening at the federal level. We hope this series will be a resource for Texans of faith to understand what happened in the legislative session and use it as a tool to look back on as we move into election season next year.   Find more resources and sign up for the Texas Immigration Law Council's newsletter at txilc.org/contact   Listen to the TXILC podcast Sidebar: Immigration on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3VvxgVkA42WBRuEnRWgGUk

The 2025 Texas legislative session was one of the most politically charged in recent memory. With pre-election pressure and influence from outside interest groups shaping the agenda, lawmakers clashed over key education issues and long-standing policy goals. For the first time, voucher legislation became law in Texas, marking a significant shift with major implications for families, educators, and school districts. ATPE Governmental Relations Monty Exter explains the political machinations that ultimately broke through the public education community's wall against vouchers, what it means going forward, and how quickly the effects might be felt. The session also brought renewed debates over school funding. Many educators are left wondering whether public schools gained ground or lost support as lawmakers pushed to prioritize voucher programs. We examine the outcomes and what districts should expect as they plan for the new school year. Another standout trend was the growing hostility toward groups that support public education, including ATPE and other educator advocacy organizations. Monty discusses how this rhetoric developed, its connection to the voucher push, and what educators can do to fight back. And yet, despite the challenges, there were several bright spots. We highlight positive outcomes for educators and look ahead to what the next election cycle might bring. In the latest episode of The ATPE Podcast, we're excited to welcome back ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter to help us make sense of it all.

On Tuesday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld an historic penalty against ExxonMobil for pollution at its Baytown oil refinery. We hear from the group behind the long-running lawsuit on behalf of those who lived near the plant.Also this hour: In April, Houston police called ICE agents on a woman who'd dialed 911 to report domestic abuse. We learn the details of that case and discuss the effect it might have on people's willingness to report crime.Then, the Chris Larkin ALS Act is now law and takes effect immediately. It allows some people under 65 to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans. We talk with the Houstonian it's named for, Chris Larkin, about his journey with ALS and about the emotional moment in the legislature he credits with getting the bill passed.And we go on a walk through the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center in Memorial Park with writer Isobella Jade to learn how to connect with nature in the heart of the city -- and how doing just that helped her deal with a divorce after moving here to Houston, as she details in her book, Heart Trail.

In this episode of Texas County Voice, host Jody Seaborn sits down with Caroline Love, Director of Legislative Services at the Texas Association of Counties, to break down the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature. What passed? What didn't? And what should counties prepare for next? Don't miss this update as we head into a special session in July and look forward to the 2025 TAC Legislative Conference in August.

This episode of the Green Report takes you inside the fast-paced world of the Texas Legislature with TNLA's Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, Curtis Smith. From a record-setting water infrastructure win to stopping dangerous licensing and pesticide bills, Curtis breaks down how TNLA successfully defended the green industry at the Capitol. Plus, hear how TNLA members made a direct impact through advocacy and grassroots outreach—and what's next for protecting your business. For more information on TNLA and Advocacy, visit www.TNLAonline.org.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The called Special Session of the 89th Texas Legislature will begin on 21 July; what will be on the call?Much followup on bills signed and vetoed by Governor Greg “Get High” Abbott. And followup on yesterday's big news on the veto of SB3. (Story mentioned today.)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas wins again! Texas Named Best Business Climate In Nation For Third Year In A Row.I don't like the Blackrock group but I love this Texas ETF. I bet Mark Miller of Edward Jones could get you started!A group of campaign / political stories: Retired Houston astronaut jumps into the Democrat race to take on U.S. Sen. John Cornyn – clearly just another bureaucracy loving liberal Democrat who hates Trump and Republicans. State Senator Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General – nope State Rep. Nate Schatzline launches bid for Texas Senate seat vacated by Hancock (SD9.) Jasmine Crockett drops bid for top Democrat Oversight Committee post, citing leadership resistance. Crocked is crocked. Even Most Democrats Say No To Latest Attention-Seeking Trump Impeachment Attempt from Grumpy Al Green of Houston Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

We've come to the end of the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature and we're joined by Texas Housers' research director Ben Martin to take a tally on what happened. In this long and winding session, there was much that was discovered, including some new champions for housing! It's time to review the housing-related bills that passed, failed, and those that should have had a chance.

On Tuesday's show: After Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the proposed ban on THC passed by the legislature, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference Monday to discuss the move, which killed one of his top legislative priorities from the session. In issuing his eleventh-hour veto, the governor called the THC bill "well-intentioned" and said the hemp market needs to be regulated immediately. That's why he's calling lawmakers back to Austin for a special session. We learn more about this rare split between the governor, state lawmakers, and the lieutenant governor.Also this hour: Houston is a city of contrasts, where neighborhoods sometimes sit side by side yet remain worlds apart. That case can be made for East Houston and West Houston. How divided is our city, and who are the ones defining the east side?Then, we discuss the cause of and the fallout from long delays in recycling pickup around the city.And we learn about Lullabies and Chaos, an organization turning baby showers into lifelines for expectant mothers and fathers who are facing tough times.

To celebrate Pride Month, we read You & Me by Tal Bauer and ended up sobbing. But in a good way. In this bi-awakening novel, Luke is desperately trying to hold onto his relationship with his son, Emmet, after the sudden death of his wife. To get closer to Emmet, Landon suggests Luke volunteer with their sons' football team (because this is Texas, after all). Emmet is best friends with Landon's son Bowen, which means Luke and Landon end up spending a lot of time together…and eventually falling in love. The big question is: will Emmet be okay with it, or will this be the nail in the coffin of their relationship?Texas HB 229 info can be found here, along with information about other anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in the Texas Legislature. Up Next: CASH by Jessica PetersonSOS Novella: Step on Me, Please by Missy LoveWhat else we're reading:The Anithero by Renee RoccoThe Wrong Mr. Right by Stephanie ArcherIn Your Dreams, Holden Rhodes by Stephanie ArcherSHOW INFORMATION: Join the DiscordFollow us on Spotify! (It helps us with sponsors!)Patreon: Support Us HereWebsite: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.comMerch: https://chicklitbookclubpodcast.threadless.com/TikTok: ChickLitBookClubInstagram and Threads: ChickLitBookClubPodcastPinterest: ChickLitBookClubPodcastBlueSky:@clbcpodcast.bsky.socialYoutube: @ChickLitBookClubEmail: chicklitbookclubpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” President Donald Trump claims he does not want to get involved in the war between Israel and Iran unless Iran attacks first. Then, the No Kings protests got a little violent this weekend, and the Left tries to blame Republicans. Next, the 89th Texas Legislature session just came to an end. Did Republicans make any progress?   GUESTS: Today, Sara is joined by Republican Texas Representative Mitch Little and BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden.   Timecodes: 00:00:00 Iran Starting WW3? 00:14:53 No Kings Protest Fallout 00:35:53 Texas Legislature Victories   Sponsors: Relief Factor: Get their three-week QuickStart for only $19.95. Call 1-800-4-Relief or visit http://www.relieffactor.com.   MDHearing: Go to http://www.ShopMDHearing.com and use promo code “SARA” to get a pair of hearing aids for JUST $297! Plus, they're adding an extra charging case for free — a $100 value — just for listeners of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every session of the Texas Legislature, Republicans file bills that affect Texans' access to reproductive health, in particular, limiting abortions. In a state that has outlawed most abortions already (even though most Texans support at least some access to abortion), lawmakers found some room for improvement at the local level and banned city and county programs like Austin's fund for abortion travel for residents. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Lucie Arvallo, the executive director of Jane's Due Process, to talk about which abortion-related bills passed and which ones failed at the Texas Legislature this year.  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 16th episode: Tecovas Visit Port Aransas Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Zach Theatre Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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Friday, June 6th, 2025Today, the Trump-Musk feud explodes on their social media platforms as Musk calls for Trump's impeachment and threatens to release information about Donald and Epstein; CDC's top Covid vaccine advisor resigns after RFK Jr says he'll remove it from vaccination schedules; a federal judge orders the reinstatement of the AmeriCorps program in 24 states; Trump reinstates an expanded travel ban that includes 19 countries, he also blocked international students from studying at Harvard and settled a six hour long lawsuit with himself in Texas; Trump officials delayed a report of farm trade data over deficit forecasts; the Supreme Court sides with a straight white woman claiming reverse discrimination; four states petition the FDA to lift abortion pill restrictions; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, HomeChefFor a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! 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So if you have a lot of experience in Medicare fraud, you should definitely apply. Internships - U.S. Senator Rick Scott | Senate.govProton Mail: free email account with privacy and encryptionFind Upcoming Demonstrations And ActionsSat June 14 10am – 12pm PDT AG is hosting NO KINGS Waterfront Park, San DiegoDonation link - secure.actblue.com/donate/fuelthemovement250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and CelebrationSchedule F comments deadline extended to June 7th Federal Register :: Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service50501 MovementJune 14th Nationwide Demonstrations - NoKings.orgIndivisible.orgFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. 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